Obituaries

, 70, of Princeton, Texas, passed away July 27, 2019, at 6:25 pm, in the presence of her family.

Sandra came into this world on January 22, 1949, in Tipton, Oklahoma. She was the first of three daughters born to J.D. and Dorene. She was nineteen years old when she married Kenneth on September 15, 1968, twenty-one when Kameron was born in February of 1970, and twenty-four when Keenan arrived in January of 1973.

Sandra was a woman of strong Faith, deeply thankful in all situations, and always able to find Joy. She was her family’s Great Intercessor; constantly praying for God’s will in their lives.
She had an unfailing ability to encourage. She saw the best in everyone and could draw it out. She was kind, loyal and funny.

Sandra Gail (Young) Minatrea was proceeded in death by her father, J.D. Young, her mother, Edith Dorene (Null) Young, her sister, Peggie Ann (Young) Hawley, and her daughter-in-law, Judith Anne (Lawrence) Minatrea.

She is survived by her husband, Marvin Kenneth Minatrea, her sister, Patricia Dale (Young) Wright, her son and his wife, Miles Kameron Minatrea and Angela Ruth (Lasher) Minatrea, and her son Matthew Keenan Minatrea. She adored her grandchildren, be they biological, by marriage or “adopted”, and was a proud aunt and great-aunt. She deeply loved her friends, and tolerated Dad’s dog.

Sandra’s Celebration of Life service will be on Saturday, August 10, at 1:00 pm. The service will be held at North Dallas Funeral Home, located at 2710 Valley View Ln, Dallas, TX 75234. www.northdallasfuneralhome.com

If you plan on attending, please send RSVP via text at 214-310-3495. It’s not a requirement. It will just help with logistics. All are welcome. If you’d like to send flowers, please send them to the funeral home.
She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. ~ Proverbs 31:26

Johnny C. Brumley, 84, of Groom died July 18, 2019.

Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 20, 2019, at First Baptist Church, Groom with Rev. Andy Dietz officiating. Burial followed in Groom Cemetery. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 South Georgia.

Johnny was born June 16, 1935, in Newlin, Texas to Jack and Ima Brumley. He graduated from Hedley High School in 1953. Johnny married Nancy Jane Nash on June 18, 1955, in Chattanooga, Oklahoma. He earned a Master of Education Degree in School Administration and Psychology from West Texas State College in 1962. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Groom and a member of the John Class at the church. Johnny was an active member of Groom Lions Club. He worked twenty-two years as a professional school teacher, coach and administrator in the Lakeview, Happy, Morse and Groom Public Schools. He retired from the education profession in 1978 and entered the Independent Insurance Agency Business where he retired in 2007 and began restoring chuck wagons.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and his first wife, Nancy Jane Nash Brumley in 2011.

Johnny is survived by his wife Mattie Lou Brumley of Groom; her son Wayne Nivens and family of Houston; his daughter, Kim Brumley Ritter and husband, Troy of Groom; his son, Rick Brumley and wife, Jolinda of Sanford; sister, Mary Ann Brumley Winegeart of Henderson; brother, Derrell Brumley of Owasso, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Jenna Brumley of Sanford; Jessica Mitchell (Jeff) and their children, Miles and Molly; Brandi Childress (Tyler) and their children, Emy and Johnny Carter; Justin Ritter (Shondra) of Firestone, CO; Seth Ritter (Melissa) and their children, Hayden, Carson, Aubry, Braeden and Sydney; Clay Ritter (Nicole) and their children, Kaylie, Briana, Lexi, Taylor and Blake; and Wade Ritter (Skye) and their children, Braxton, Braelyn, Brecken and Brancen.

The family suggests memorials be made to FBC Groom, 407 E. 1st St., Groom, TX 79039, Harrington Cancer Center, 1500 Wallace Blvd, Amarillo, TX 79106 or Groom Ambulance Fund, 203 Broadway Ave, Groom, TX 79039.
Online condolences may be shared at www.schoolerfuneralhome.com.

Helen “Crazy Helen” Virginia Durham passed away with loved ones surrounding her at age 84, Tuesday July 16th in Amarillo.

Services were held on July 19, 2019, in the First Baptist Church in Clarendon with Rev. Jim Fox, officiating.

Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Helen Durham was born in Wynee, Ark., on February 8, 1935, to Clarence and Ethline Brennecks Cox. Helen married Donald Dean Durham on March 10, 1967, in Sycamore, Illinois. They moved from Rockford, Illinois to Amarillo, Texas in 1968, where Helen worked at Owens Corning from 1979 to 1990 where she retired. After retirement in 1990, Helen and her love moved from Amarillo to Green Belt Lake. If Helen wasn’t fishing you could often find her in the kitchen, cooking for others, planning parties and fishing tournaments. Helen will always be remembered for her events, her spontaneous outrageous sense of humor and her ability to make others feel loved and welcomed.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents; son Michael Durham; brother Erval Colburn and sister Juanita Starnes; Son-in-law Bill Peterson and a granddaughter Chandace Ritchie.

Helen is survived by her husband Don Durham; a brother Larry and Phyllis Cox; three sons David and Trina Brown, Darrell and Nelda Durham, and Chris and Charlotte Durham; two daughters Pamela Peterson and Jami and Sonja Steadman Grandkids; Tiandra Stogsdill, Heath (Nick) and Diana Dykes, Mackenzie and Shane Brown, Blake Moore, Nathan and Daniell Moore, Whitney Moore, Addie Marcus, Angele and Chad Morgan, Gabrielle Smith, Matthew Lunsford, Chasity and Wade Husdon, Corey Ritchie, Chrislyn and Caden Farris, twenty-three great grandchildren.

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James Wesley Farley, 71, of Memphis, died on Tuesday, July 16, 2019, in Lubbock.

Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Memphis.

James was born on October 9, 1947, in Memphis to Bill and Ida Faulkner Farley.
He married Linda Hunter on May 29, 1970, in Memphis. He served in the Vietnam War during 1969. He loved to work and could fix anything he wanted to until his body would no longer allow it. He always had a positive attitude and a great sense of humor. He was compassionate, very patient, and always helped anyone in need.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Farley of Memphis; a son Scott Farley of Amarillo; a daughter Julie Farley of Lubbock; two brothers Billie Farley and wife Betty of Turkey and Joe Farley of San Angelo; a sister Lanita Garnett and husband Tex of Dublin; and numerous other family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests that donations be sent to your favorite charity.

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Alicia Ann Carson, 39, of Clarendon died on Tuesday, July 16, 2019, in Clarendon.

Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2019, in the Body of Christ Church in Clarendon with Rev. Bobby Ellerbrook and Casey Carter, officiating. Burial will follow in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Alicia was born August 27, 1979, in Salem, Oregon to Russell and Rhonda Carson. She had been a CNA prior to her illness. Alicia had been a resident of Clarendon for several years. She accepted the Lord, Jesus Christ as her Savior and a change was instantly noticed. She dearly loved her kids.
She was preceded in death by her father and grandmother, Betty Carson.

She is survived by her mother, Rhonda Carson; two sons, Nathan Carson and Devin Lucero; a daughter, Samara Johnson; two brothers, Jeremiah Carson and Jason Carson; her uncle and aunt, Frank and Chris Carson; her cousins, Amber and Tanya Carson; and her friend, Josey Shadle.

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Services were held for Ramon Sanchez on June 22, 2019, in St. Mary Catholic Church in Clarendon with Fr. Raj Samala officiating. Burial will follow in Citizens Cemetery. Rosary was held on Friday, June 21, 2019, in Robertson Funeral Chapel.

Ramon Sanchez was born on October 12, 1941, in Rocksprings, Texas to Juan and Crestina Sanchez. He was the youngest of 12 children. He spent his early school years in Rocksprings until his family relocated to Hale Center, where he attended high school. Ramon spent his early twenties in Memphis before settling in Lelia Lake in the late 1950s where he spent the remainder of his life.

All would describe Ramon as a hardworking man. As a child, he and his family traveled to the Panhandle every year to hoe cotton. As an adult, he worked at the Paymaster Gin for 35 years. Additionally, he drove tractors and helped numerous area farmers.

He also enjoyed working for Jim and Kay Hayes for many years. In his later years, he held various jobs for Herring Bank, the Clarendon Post Office, and several local churches until his health led him to retire completely. However, a slow pace never suited him and he would often still be found doing odd jobs around the house or outside, particularly anything his family told him he should let someone else take care of.

His pride and joy and most important life’s work was playing a role in the upbringing of nearly all of his grandchildren. His grandchildren will miss his caring spirit and listening ear, but not nearly as much as his quiet sense of humor and smile that could brighten a room.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son Joseph Jaramillo and wife Maritta Sue, three brothers: Jose Saragosa Sanchez, Julio Sanchez, and Manuel Sanchez, and three sisters: Carolina Sanchez, Anita Luna, and Dominga Castillo.

He is survived by Faye Sanchez of Lelia Lake and Gloria Jaramillo of Lelia Lake and their families, Leroy Sanchez of Lubbock, Chris Sanchez and wife Terry of Pampa, Richard Sanchez of Lelia Lake, Raymond Jaramillo and wife Rosemary of Amarillo, Christina Brady and husband Kennith of Clarendon, Joe Jaramillo of Clarendon, and Steve Jaramillo of Lelia Lake, as well as 24 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, and one great great grandson. He is also survived by five sisters: Tomasa Luna of Jordanton, Angelina Cavasos of Rocksprings, Felipa Rodriguez of Dimmitt, Lydia Ruiz of Bryan, and Claudelia Jaramillo of Amarillo.

John Willis Hayes, 24, formerly of Estelline died serving our country on January 4, 1945 in Belgium during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced U.S. Army Private First Class John W. Hayes, killed during World War II, was accounted for on April 17, 2019. Graveside Services with full US Army Honors were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, 2019, in Fairview Cemetery in Memphis.

Arrangements were by Robertson Funeral Directors of Memphis.

John W. Hayes was born June 26, 1920, in Paris, Texas, to Joseph Holman Hayes and Lydia Mae Burris Hayes.  He was a resident of Hall County for 12 years before being called to serve our country. He was married to the former Lois Storey at the time of his death. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Estelline and Estelline Odd Fellows Lodge #625. His goal was to start a trucking company when he returned home from war.

Private First Class, John W. Hayes entered the military from Texas and served in Company M, 3rd Battalion, 335th Infantry Regiment, 84th Infantry Division, in the European Theater during World War II. On January 4, 1945, he was killed in action hear Magoster, Belgium. He was awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, European African Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge during his time in the United States Army. He was a good solider, was well thought of, and was looked up to.

John was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Billy Wayne Hayes; three sisters, Ellen Hill, Norma Jean Perkins, and Linda Keever; and a daughter-in-law, Jannell.

His survivors include, two sons, Jarvis Hayes of Trinidad, Texas, and Vietnam veteran Johnny Hayes of Mount Vernon, Texas; a brother, retired Vietnam veteran, Bobby Hayes and wife Paula of Childress; two sisters, Dorothy Huckaby of Amarillo, Texas and Jimmie Nell Tallon of Fort Worth; four grandchildren, Mike Hayes, Greg Hayes, Justin Hayes, and Jeffery Hayes; and two great grandchildren.

Jimmie Carl Carter, 62, of Pampa passed away Friday, June 14, 2019, in Amarillo.

Services were held June 18, 2019, at Carpenter’s Church with Rev. Jim Sinyard, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Waurika, Oklahoma at a later date under the direction of Dudley Funeral Home of Waurika. Local arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Pampa.

Carl was born on January 19, 1957, in Hobbs, New Mexico and graduated from Clarendon High School in 1975. Carl enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, watching television and going to car shows. He was a member at Carpenter’s Church. Carl was a great man and loved by many.

Carl was preceded in death by his grandparents and his mother, Beth Davis.

Survivors include his father, Jim Carter and wife Pat of Norman, Oklahoma; two brothers, Hollie Carter of Pampa and Tim

Carter of Wichita Falls: and numerous aunts and uncles.

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Donna Jane Hicks, 75, of Clarendon, died on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 in Amarillo.

Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 14, 2019, at the First United Methodist Church in Clarendon with Rev. Buddy Payne, officiating. Burial will follow at Citizens Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 13, 2019, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Robertson Funeral Directors in Clarendon.

Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Donna was born on September 23, 1943, in Wichita Falls to Allen Homer and Mary Athlyn Drennan Estlack. She married Larry Hicks on June 8, 1985, at the First United Methodist Church in Clarendon, where she was a life-long member. She was resident of Hart before moving back home to Clarendon, where she resided for 34 years. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was a gifted piano and organ player. She loved spending time with her family, especially her kids.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a son David Hicks; and a brother Allen Homer Estlack, Jr.

Survivors include her husband; a son Kyle Allen of Anahuac; four daughters, Kari West of Clarendon, Sherry McEwen and husband Sketer of Amarillo, Paula Butler and husband James of Amarillo, Misty Kelly and husband Dee of Amarillo; 12 grandchildren, Alyssa Hodges, Kaleigh West, Jéan West, Lainie Allen, Lizzie Allen, William Allen, Tymberlie Tidwell, David Bednorz, Mystie Jackson, Cody Anderson, Keirstyn Kelly, Keiryn Kelly, Colton McEwen and partner Edwin, Clifton McEwen and wife Julie, and Ceyton McEwen; and 10 great-grandchildren John McEwen, Chloe McEwen, Brayden Lewis, Blayze Tidwell, Braxxyn Tidwell, Taylor Tidwell, Zoee Tidwell, Carli Tarango, Emileigh Parsley, and Paylin Hodges.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests that donations be sent to the First United Methodist Church in Clarendon.

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